Dubai Air Wing 747

[JamesW]

Inbound to Sydney later this evening, around 18:19 is DUB008, a B744, registration A6-GGP, under the operator of Dubai Air Wing / Royal Flight. Anyone know what this is for? :o

http://www.safetycardsgeneva.com/picture_library/100125_A6-GGP.jpg

[Stefan Perkas]

Proably either dorpping off or picking up horses. As i understand that is its main use. I stand corrected on that.

[Grahame Hutchison]

A6-GGP XA0008 03/08/2010 18:21 B747-412F/SCD - Dubai Air Wing / Royal Flight

[Tim Bowrey]

Parked right up on Bay 1 Cargo. My guess is it'll head out tomorrow morning.

[Sarah C]

Looks like it already gone, unless it was moved over to the GA area.

[Tim Bowrey]

Hey Sarah just got a phone call it's parked at the GA, possibly here an extra day or two.

[Sarah C]

You are correct - it is basking in the sun in the GA area, just waiting to be photographed ;)

[Matt_L]

Yup,

just saw it before in GA.. probs better for a photo in the morning with the sun if its still there!

pretty boring scheme if you ask me haha but a new rego i guess

[Sarah C]

Being towed now - looks like it is leaving.

[Jayden Laing]

Departure time of approx 4pm today (5/8/2010)

[Georgie B]

My guess would be operating for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum, most likely importing his stallions from their Godolphin base - I think that means "Denman", who is coming back from Godolphin to stand at stud.

[Tim Bowrey]

A6-GGP arrived into SYD this morning about 11:20am now parked at the GA.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Also see http://yssyforum.net/board/showpost.php?p=54360&postcount=7

[Tony G]

A6-GGP arrived into SYD this morning about 11:20am now parked at the GA.

Any chance you might know the departure time Tim. I wouldn't mind getting away from work for a photo.

[Jacob P]

Hey Tony,

Should be departing around 1400L on Thursday (06/01) back to Dubai.

[Tony G]

Thanks Jacob, I appreciated the info.

[Jaryd stock]

Arriving from OMDB this morning at about 10:45am is DAW 744
Flight No: DUB-003.

[Tim Bowrey]

A6-COM is the rego an ex Air India bird first time visitor most likely after joining the Dubai Air Wing in 2008-ish.

[Jaryd stock]

Thanks mate I was searching for rego I'll see ya out there.

[Jayden Laing]

It will be crossing the Perth coastline in the 5-10mins

[Mark T]

Currently at FL380 and should arrive YSSY shortly after 1100.

[Shayne G]

Very good estimate Mark!

DUB003 landed about 11:06am on 16R.

[Jayden Laing]

Now sitting down at the Qantas Jet Base

[Nigel C]

Now sitting down at the Qantas Jet Base

Last aircraft I saw sitting down at Sydney was the KoreanAir MD-11F some years ago. That wasn't very pretty:eek:

[Jayden Laing]

Hahaha good one Nigel!!!! :) Should I re-phrase that & say, "it's PARKED down at the jetbase by the pond"

[Sarah C]

A bad weather shot for anyone who hasn't seen it

[Montague S]

I actually saw the plane leave DXB on my way back from Sharjah Airport on the 24th, got airborne about 1445 or so and headed north before making a huge left and flying past downtown Dubai, might have a pic of it on my phone somewhere.

[Mark T]

Here is another shot for those who did not get to see this a/c:

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7081206

Cheers
Mark